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Issue with Government toll-free numbers resolved
2024-05-17
Yesterday, an issue was identified of some Government of PEI toll-free numbers not being routed to the proper destination.
This issue is now resolved.
Media contact:
Hillary Proctor
Department of Finance
hproctor@gov.pe.ca
Issue with Government toll-free numbers
2024-05-16
An issue has been identified with some Government of PEI toll free numbers not being routed to the proper destination.
The vendor for Government toll free numbers has been notified and they are working to resolve the issues as soon as possible.
A public advisory will be sent when the issue has...
Budget 2024 signals continued focus on healthcare, housing and affordability for all Islanders
2024-02-29
Today, Hon. Jill Burridge, Minister of Finance, presented government’s 2024-25 operating budget to the legislative assembly, outlining $3.2 billion in investments for Prince Edward Island with a continued focus on healthcare, housing and affordability measures.
“This budget signals where we’re...
Tax changes to benefit Islanders
2024-01-11
Island residents will save more in 2024 due to changes in provincial income and property taxes this year.
Changes to the current income tax bracket system effective January 1, 2024, will result in total savings of $14 million this fiscal year to Islanders impacted, with savings growing to $20...
Province presents 2023-2024 fiscal update
2023-12-06
Today, government released the fiscal and economic update that outlines the financial state of the province and the economic outlook for 2024.
The economic and fiscal update is an annual reflection provided after second quarter outlining what the provincial government expects its financial results...
Government rolls back property tax
2023-12-01
On Wednesday during the legislative assembly, Government passed an amendment to the Real Property Tax Act that will roll back provincial residential property taxes to prevent a sharp rise in taxes in 2024.
The amendment introduces an owner-occupied residential tax credit to net their provincial...
Pre-budget consultations open to Islanders
2023-11-24
Island residents are invited to have their say on the 2024-2025 operating budget by taking part in annual pre-budget consultations.
Residents can submit their thoughts and ideas by emailing budgetsubmissions@gov.pe.ca, participating in an online survey or by registering for virtual consultations...
Billion-dollar capital budget to revitalize province
2023-11-21
Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Jill Burridge presented government’s capital budget to the Legislative Assembly, outlining a spend of $1.3 billion in infrastructure investments for Prince Edward Island.
“This capital budget is about investing in key areas such as housing,...
PEI releases Public Accounts for 2022-2023 fiscal year
2023-11-06
Today, the Government of PEI released all three volumes of Public Accounts which include the audited financial results for government from the 2022-2023 fiscal year and report a surplus of $14.4 million.
Public Accounts is an annual financial summary and accountability report of the Government of...
Government releases new people strategy
2023-10-05
A new strategy, released today, will guide the work of the PEI Public Service Commission over the next three years, supporting innovation and creativity in provincial civil service workplaces with a continued commitment to public service core values of respect, integrity, accountability and...